Responsible Drinking...What's That?

Whether it's your first time drinking alcohol or not, it is always a good idea to have a plan going into a night where alcohol may be involved. What are your limits without getting drunk? Do you know how much alcohol is in a drink? Are your friends supportive of your decisions? How will everyone get home safely? If you choose to drink when you go out, remember the Student Promise, remember the Good Sam policy, and follow these quick tips if you or your friends choose to drink:

Pace your drinking to 1 drink or less per hour

Shy away from shots or drinks with higher alcohol content

Sip your drink; don’t chug or slam a drink, especially by playing drinking games

Drink plenty of water throughout the party to stay hydrated and potentially prevent a hangover

Keep track of your drink and what you are drinking, if a stranger hands you a drink politely decline

If you don't know what is in a drink (like jungle juice) choose something else

Set a drink limit and stick to it, keep a count of how much you have had

Have friends look out for each other and respect the choice to not drink